Maharashtra EV Policy 2021 Seeks 25 Percent EV’s For Public Transport by 2025 Updated On Mon, Jun 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy In a webinar organized by the State Environment Department’s Majhi Vasundhara Abhiyan, the Maharashtra government released information about the new draft EV policy that awaits cabinet approval. The new EV policy is set to be in force from April next year (2022). The policy aims to ensure that electric vehicles account for at least 10 […] Read more
Foxconn In Partnership With Gigasolar For EV Battery Components Updated On Thu, Jun 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Taiwanese multinational electronics contract manufacturer, Foxconn announced a partnership with a solar cell material maker, Gigasolar Materials Corp., to develop electric vehicle (EV) battery materials. A Foxconn subsidiary has invested NT$995.2 million (New Taiwan Dollar) which is equivalent to USD 36 million, for the partnership with Gigasolar. The investment via a private placement through a […] Read more
HOP Electric Mobility Launches Two New E-Scooters Updated On Wed, Jun 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy A Rajasthan-based HOP Electric Mobility has announced the launch of its two brand new (electric) e-scooters HOP LEO and HOP LYF priced at Rs. 72,500 and Rs. 62,000 onwards, respectively. The electric automobile startup has also announced that soon it will be launching an e-motorbike too. HOP Electric has taken this step while aiming to provide a sustainable and […] Read more
India Needs 4 Lakh Charging Stations for 20 Lakh EVs by 2026 Updated On Mon, Jun 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy According to a new report by Grant Thornton Bharat-Ficci, India needs around four lakh charging stations for 20 lakh electric vehicles (EVs) by the year 2026. The report that came on Sunday said that to achieve its target of 100 percent electric mobility by 2030, India needs to focus on key points, including increasing government […] Read more
DHI Increases Incentives for Electric Two Wheelers Under FAME II Updated On Mon, Jun 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a constant push towards dynamic electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the country, the Department of Heavy Industries (DHI) has brought up some partial modifications in the FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II). DHI has increased the demand incentives by 50 percent for the electric two-wheeler (E2Ws). Hence, […] Read more
Gujarat Tenders For 16,417 Battery Operated Two & Three Wheelers Updated On Mon, Jun 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) has invited EOI (Expression of Interest) for Authorization of Manufacturers for marketing & distribution of battery-operated, low Speed & high-speed Two and Three-Wheelers with Lithium-Ion battery, under Gujarat’s GEDA BOV scheme. GEDA has invited separate EOIs for battery-operated 11000 two-wheelers and 5,417 three-wheelers (E-rickshaw) under the subsidy for the year […] Read more
TVS Signs MoU with CESL To Setup EV Charging Stations Updated On Tue, Jun 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy TVS Motor Company, one of India’s leading multinational two and three-wheeler manufacturers, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a subsidiary of state-owned Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). TVS and CESL have signed the MoU to take a step towards the expansion and adoption of the electric vehicle (EV) […] Read more
Fiat To Become Electric Only Vehicle Maker by 2030 Updated On Tue, Jun 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Iconic Italian automaker Fiat Automobiles has announced plans to shift completely to making electric vehicles (EV) by the year 2030. Fiat also plans to phase out all ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles by the beginning of 2025. Speaking of electric mobility at Fiat, its CEO, Mr. Olivier Francois was quoted as saying by Engadget, “It […] Read more
Zypp Electric Drives Its Service in Hyderabad Now Updated On Mon, Jun 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Zypp Electric, an EV-based startups focused on last-mile delivery, has announced the launch of its services in Hyderabad today. The company has started its operation with 100 EV bikers in Hyderabad, the city of Pearls, and one of the leading technology hubs of the country. With this, Hyderabad becomes the first city for Zypp Electric […] Read more
